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Feb 04 2025WEATHER

February: A Month of Snow, Rain And Signs of Spring?

After January's dry and cold start, February might come as a pleasant surprise. The weather is likely to be milder and wetter. This might be something to look forward to after January's dryness and chill. February is often interesting because it is the end of meteorological winter and beg

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Syrian Doctors and Nurses: Navigating Life and Work After Leaving Syria

It's important to understand that many people who once worked in healthcare in Syria had to leave their home because of the trouble that started in 2011. It forced many healthcare professionals to make big decisions. Some of the first to leave headed for the eastern Mediterranean region. As time pa

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Feb 04 2025SCIENCE

Zinc, Insecticide, and PFAS: How Common Pollutants Mess with Aquatic Critters' Appetites

Some bugs can tell us a lot about pollutants in water. It does not matter if they are metals like zinc or tough to break down plastic derived insecticides like methomyl, or "forever" chemicals like PFOA; these chemicals can mess with how freshwater amphipods like gammarus fossarum eat Norma

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Feb 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cicada Season: A Boon for Nature

Something magical is about to happen in Pennsylvania's south-central region. While we humans start to think about warmer days ahead, it's not just us. There's something else stirring beneath the earth. Cicadas! These cicadas have been living underground for seventeen long years!

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Why Your Meds Might Not Be Working: The Surprising Role of Your Environment

Your environment isn't just about where you live. It's also about the air you breathe, the food you eat, and the people you interact with. These factors play a huge role in shaping who you are and how well your medications work. Your genes might determine your physical traits, but your environment

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Feb 04 2025CRIME

Unchecked Stop-and-Frisk: A Growing Concern

New York's cops still have a big problem with stop-and-frisk tactics. This is according to a recent report filed in Manhattan federal court. The report reveals that anti-crime units, known as Neighborhood Safety Teams and Public Safety Teams, are making way too many unlawful stops. This happens at l

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Feb 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Pete's Big Ferry Plans: Can The Titanic 2 Become A Fun Hotspot?

Pete Davidson has definitely got his eye on the prize with the once-staid Staten Island ferry now lovingly named Titanic 2. Pete Davidson's been chattering about these plans a lot lately, and it sounds like this ferry is about to get a complete makeover, and not just any makeover. Davidson made it c

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Feb 04 2025SPORTS

Luxury Life Of YoungFootball Star and a Musical Plot Twist

Youngster Jordan Seaton is enjoying the high life with a playboy attitude and a luxury car, but his true challenges are on the field. The University of Colorado buffaloes' offensive tackle has some key things to prove. A 19 year old college student, Seaton is a big deal in the football sce

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Feb 04 2025EDUCATION

Schools Explore The AI Advantage

In New Jersey, Bernards Township and Watchung Hills school districts want to join forces to dive deep into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it meshes with education. Kristen Fox is the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction and she's been chatting with Watchung Hills about the top

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Sleep Apnea and Its Impact on Your Face and Airway

Sleep apnea is a problem that affects many grown-ups. It's when a person stops breathing for short periods during sleep. This can happen because the airway gets blocked. But did you know it also changes the face and airway? Let's dive into how. First, let's talk about how sleep apnea messes with t

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